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Date: 2026-07-02
JONES → DOVER
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects JONES to DOVER in 6 steps. This 5-letter word puzzle challenges your vocabulary and logic skills. Can you find the shortest path?
Play This PuzzleStep-by-Step Solution
Step 1
JONES → TONES
Change the 1st letter J to T, turning JONES into TONES.
Step 2
TONES → TONER
Change the 5th letter S to R, turning TONES into TONER.
Step 3
TONER → TOWER
Change the 3rd letter N to W, turning TONER into TOWER.
Step 4
TOWER → LOWER
Change the 1st letter T to L, turning TOWER into LOWER.
Step 5
LOWER → LOVER
Change the 3rd letter W to V, turning LOWER into LOVER.
Step 6
LOVER → DOVER
Change the 1st letter L to D, turning LOVER into DOVER.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 3: 2, pos 5: 1. Most-changed position: 1 (3).
Change sequence: 1, 5, 3, 1, 3, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 0, V→C 0, C→V 0, C→C 6.
Word stats: 7 words, 11 unique letters. Start/target share 2 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from JONES to DOVER?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from JONES to DOVER takes exactly 6 steps.
Q: Any tips for today's puzzle?
A: This puzzle involves 5-letter words. A good strategy is to look for common intermediate words or focus on changing vowels first.
Q: Where can I play past Word Ladder puzzles?
A: You can access our complete archive by clicking the "Puzzle Archive" link at the bottom of the page.
Word Definitions
JONES
TONES
TONER
TOWER
LOWER
LOVER
DOVER